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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹28,00,000, ₹24,000 withdrawn each month, 19% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn. SWPs suit people who want steady cash flow while keeping the rest invested.
The engine is plain on purpose: accrue monthly at the rate you typed, subtract a fixed withdrawal, track the balance. Markets are not plain; treat this as a starting point, then cut the rate and add inflation or shocks in your head.
The tables show how fast the ending balance moves when withdrawal or return shifts — small edits, large swings. Plan slack.
Illustrative breakdown
- Starting corpus: ₹28,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹24,000
- Illustrative annual return: 19%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹1,44,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹15,93,93,08,550
- Remaining balance (end): ₹15,92,77,08,550
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹18,000 | ₹1,08,00,000 | ₹20,62,68,61,892 |
| -15% vs base | ₹20,400 | ₹1,22,40,000 | ₹18,74,72,00,555 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹24,000 | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹15,92,77,08,550 |
| 15% vs base | ₹27,600 | ₹1,65,60,000 | ₹13,10,82,16,544 |
| 25% vs base | ₹30,000 | ₹1,80,00,000 | ₹11,22,85,55,207 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 14.3% | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹96,20,32,603 |
| -15% vs base | 16.2% | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹3,19,18,25,172 |
| Base rate | 19% | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹15,92,77,08,550 |
| 15% vs base | 20% | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹27,58,75,00,519 |
| 25% vs base | 20% | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹27,58,75,00,519 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹21,00,000 | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹7,24,66,28,070 |
| -15% vs base | ₹23,80,000 | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹10,71,90,60,262 |
| Base corpus | ₹28,00,000 | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹15,92,77,08,550 |
| 15% vs base | ₹32,20,000 | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹21,13,63,56,838 |
| 25% vs base | ₹35,00,000 | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹24,60,87,89,030 |
Practical notes
Build a margin of safety: lower withdrawal rates, higher emergency cash, and periodic reviews beat a single optimistic return assumption. Pair SWP planning with health insurance and income tax estimates for a fuller retirement picture.
Frequently asked questions
- How long can SWP run on ₹28,00,000 corpus with ₹24,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹15,92,77,08,550 with total withdrawn about ₹1,44,00,000 — highly sensitive to return assumptions and fees not modeled here.
- What is SWP in mutual funds?
- SWP is a withdrawal plan: you redeem units periodically to create cash flow. It is not the same as dividend payouts; taxation and cash-flow mechanics differ by product and holding period.
- SWP vs dividend income?
- SWP is a withdrawal plan from invested corpus; dividends are separate cash flows declared by schemes. Tax treatment differs; use this page for arithmetic intuition only.
- Is SWP withdrawal fixed?
- Here it is fixed monthly for illustration; you can adjust step-ups in the calculator UI. Real plans may need inflation-adjusted withdrawals.
- Are returns guaranteed?
- No — market returns vary. Use conservative rates for planning and keep an emergency buffer outside the SWP corpus.
- Do charges affect sustainability?
- Expense ratios, exit loads, and taxes reduce net cash flows. This simulation is pre-cost; rerun with lower effective rates to approximate costs.
- Where can I explore more scenarios?
- Use internal links below for nearby corpus, withdrawal, and rate assumptions.
Internal linking — related SWP calculator pages
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Illustrative simulation only — market risks apply.